How does the correlation between two stocks change the level of benefit that diversification given when combining the stocks into a portfolio?  What does it means to say that there is a bigger benefit of combining these assets if they have a smaller correlation?

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Production Budget

A budget can be defined as a financial plan designed by an undertaking for a definite period in the future that can contribute towards enhancing the financial success of the business undertaking. It is used to estimate the revenue and expenses. The budget generally takes into account both current and future income and expenses.